Lance
Pronunciation: /ˈlæns/
Lance (noun)
- a long, pointed weapon used by soldiers on horseback
- a sharp tool used by doctors to cut or pierce skin
Examples
- The knight carried a lance into battle.
- A lance is often used in jousting tournaments.
Common collocations: carry a lance, jousting lance, sterile lance, use a lance, lance a target
Lance (verb)
- to stab or cut with a long, pointed weapon
- to make a cut to let fluid out, usually from a wound
Examples
- The knight lanced the target with precision.
- He lanced the enemy's shield during the duel.